Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

Carex ternaria

Carex ternaria is a NZ native sedge grass commonly found in swampy areas. It features slender foliage which is dark green and held densely as it grows to 2 m tall and the same width. Carex ternaria is perfect for revegetating or enhancing wetland areas.

Carex ternaria plant growing in water.

Carex ternaria is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Carex available.

explore them here

Notify me when this is available:
Please enter your email address below if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:2.00 m
Spread:2.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Ponds
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku10051

What are the landscaping uses for Carex ternaria in NZ?

Carex ternaria is a great choice for landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, or included in borders or mixed plantings. This hardy, NZ native grass is also perfect for wetland areas, swampy sites, and anywhere with heavy soils. Carex ternaria is favoured for its foliage, tidy form, and versatility.

Carex ternaria care and maintenance

Carex ternaria is a hardy, NZ-native sedge that grows best in moist, well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade. It is ideal for damp forest margins, stream banks, and naturalistic plantings. Water regularly during dry periods to keep the soil moist, especially while the plant is establishing. Minimal maintenance is required; remove dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring. Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate growth and maintain plant vigour.

Carex ternaria for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Carex ternaria plants for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants, and our logistics team packs them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive, and the quality is exceptional. Let us take care of your plant and grass needs and impress you with both our products and service!

Expert advice on Carex

Questions and Answers

Have a question about Carex ternaria? We are here to help.

More species and varieties of Carex

Carex buchananii with lush brown foliage growing as a specimen plant in a rock garden.
Most Popular Carex buchananii (Buchanans Sedge)

Carex buchananii, commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass-like plant with delicate, upright, copper-bronze...

From$11.50
Carex comans Bronze plant in a garden with dense bronze foliage.
Most Popular Carex comans Bronze

Carex comans Bronze features slender, hair-like, bronze-brown foliage. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same width. Carex comans Bronze is...

From$8.50
Carex 'Frosted Curls' plants with elegant green foliage growing in a pot with other plants.
Most Popular Carex Frosted Curls

Carex Frosted Curls is an ornamental grass with slender, hair-like, iridescent foliage that shimmers in light breezes. It typically grows to 30 cm...

From$11.50
Carex comans green plants with dense, green foliage in a garden.
Most Popular Carex comans Green

Carex comans Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass featuring slender and arching, lime green foliage. It grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall...

From$11.50

Popular Grasses

Anemanthele lessoniana grass with colourful, orange and green foliage growing in a pot.
Most Popular Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's Tail Grass)

Anemanthele lessoniana, also known as Pheasant's Tail Grass or New Zealand Wind Grass, is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass native to New...

From$16.95
Carex flagellifera Green plant with lush and colourful foliage.
Most Popular Carex flagellifera Green

Carex flagellifera Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, green leaves as it grows to...

From$11.50
Ophiopogon planiscapus (Mondo Grass) with lush green foliage growing as a ground cover.
Most Popular Ophiopogon planiscapus

Ophiopogon planiscapus, commonly known as Dwarf Lilyturf, is a Mondo grass grown for its fine, dark green foliage and short stature. The foliage is...

From$6.95
Lomandra Evergreen Baby growing as a ground cover with lush, green foliage.
Most Popular Lomandra Evergreen Baby

Lomandra Evergreen Baby is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass known for its delicate, deep-green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to...

From$17.87
Duranta Geisha Girl and Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant) turn heads, but Pimelea prostrata, Hibiscus 'Psyche', and Metrosideros 'Moonlight' quietly charm the most seasoned gardeners.
–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.8

445 Google reviews